Cheese and dairy products have a long competition history at the Show that dates back more than 150 years.   The section assumed its current form as the Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show in 1993, but classes for butter and cheese were first recorded in the...

In the 'Arts & Handicrafts - Cookery' section of the 1955 Show catalogue that well-known savoury delight 'Cheese Straws' makes an appearance as: Class 238 - Cheese Straws, not less than one dozen To find a recipe for Cheese Straws - click on the PDF link (but be aware...

Cherry Ripe Turns 100 ! Just cherries and coconut coated in old gold chocolate - the iconic ‘Cherry Ripe’ chocolate bar turns 100 in 2024! Paired with another household name ‘Freddo Frog’ – the two Mac.Robertson chocolate bars feature on either...

Like Christmas, the Show is for children, but showbags and rides are only half the fun – for 125 years juniors have also been part of the competition.  Increasingly though, the fun has a serious side.

Construction and opening of Members Stand and Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park.

Group pictured in front of the grandstand (under construction) at Moore Park showground. Seated third from right Jack James (foreman). Also in photo is Mr James' partner Mr Mullins (which one ?) - both men are from Mt Morgan in Qld.

Construction and opening of Members Stand and Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

Construction of pavilion at the RAS (Manufacturers' Hall)

Commonwealth Pavilion under construction, Moore Park.

Construction of the Commemorative Pavilion, with the Government pavilion in the background.